KaJ069: Dynamic
Here is the final knitajourney episode, and Permaculture Principle Twelve: Creatively Use and Respond to Change.
The thanks this week are for you. It's about you, listeners. It always has been.
Forever and always, thank you.
Journey on.
Listen to Episode 69
KaJ068: Edges and Margins
The penultimate knitajourney episode, featuring Permaculture Principle Eleven: Use Edges and Value the Marginal.
The thanks this week are to all of the people who design and deliver all of the pieces that support the podcast.
And always, thanks to
Edward Martin.
Listen to Episode 68
KaJ067: Diverse Matters
Here in episode 67, it's Permaculture Principle Ten: Use and Value Diversity.
If you would like to see a photo tour of this past year's Holiday Decorating Contest, click on A Bit of Blogging, in the left sidebar.
As I wrap up knitajourney, this week I am specifically thanking the podcasters.
And I send big thanks out to
Edward Martin, for the Rondeau.
Listen to Episode 67
KaJ066: On the Small and the Slow
This week I'm talking about Permaculture Principle Nine: Use Small and Slow Solutions.
I talk a bit about what I'm knitting, and a bit about how I came by the lovely wheel in the photo above.
In the Bit of Chatter I mention
Mr. David Kortier, harpmaker.
My thanks to him for bringing me and this Earl Oman wheel together.
And then, in a Bit of a Forecast, I'm excited about the Knitajourney Midwinter Retreat, making plans for the
Knitting Pipeline retreat, and thinking about the potential trips to the Northwest, Virginia, and maybe Miami.
But then, I also have to share some thoughts about finishing this podcast journey.
Slow music this week by
Edward Martin.
Listen to Episode 66
KaJ065: Integration
The eighth permaculture principle this week: Integrate Rather than Segregate.
And I wish I had many intelligent and witty things to say about it.
Instead, I have stories and audio from Faux Christmas 2011, integrating the Family Dolph into the podcast.
It's a bit of integration and a bit of worlds colliding for your listening pleasure.
Music this week by
Edward Martin and by a select quartet of the Family Dolph.
Listen to Episode 65
KaJ064: From Patterns to Details
This week we're just past halfway, with the seventh permaculture principle: Design from Patterns to Details.
There is so much scientific and mathematical theory supporting this principle. If you would like to
get lost in the details, you might start with the wiki on
Constructal theory.
Mr. Edward Martin provides the rondeau.
Listen to Episode 64
KaJ057: Knitajourney Girls
This is the second "Stolen Format" episode.
Thanks to the
Knitmore Girls for allowing me and my mom, Barb
to steal their podcast format for episode 57.
We have the following segments to share: On the Needles; And Sew On; Mother Knows Best; Events; Straw Into Gold; When Knitting Attacks (not in that order).
There is only one thing getting attention on the needles. It's
"I Do", for my friend Sarah.
This project also gets attention in the When Knitting Attacks segment.
The yarn I'm using for "I Do" is
Plymouth Fantasy Naturale,
a nice, sturdy cotton in a bright white. Possibly not the right yarn for this project, which has a tight deadline.
For this episode, Jasmin also shared the music of
Patrick Lydon, the composer of the Knitmore Girls theme music.
Knit and Sew more.
Listen to Episode 57
A Conversation with Abby
This is Part Two. Abby is
Abbyknitz on Ravelry.
She collaborates with her son Ben to produce the wonderful
Knit Knit Cafe podcast (so nice, they named it twice).
So much to talk about, so little time, including the Big Reveal -- what does Abby want to be when she grows up?
(hint: not a knitwear designer)
However, Abby would like to keep a knit design team including
Ysolda Teague
and
Cat Bordhi at her disposal.
She dreams big, as evidenced by her "dream project" and her "perfect local yarn shop".
Thanks to Abby for our conversation.
Listen to Abby
A Conversation with Ben
Here is Part One of the two-part conversation with the podcasters of the
Knit Knit Cafe.
I first spoke with Ben, who goes by
NumbersAndNoise on Ravelry.
Ben raised an interesting question. Would a man who wears a
brogued shoe
also be willing to wear an openwork (read: lace) piece? Hmmm. . .
A designer Ben likes:
Steven West, perhaps you've heard of him?
We also talked a bit about the blog
TECHknitting.
Ben was correct, it's TECH knitting, not TECH knitter. And it is an excellent resource.
Thank you, thank you to Ben for spending the ninety minutes talking with me.
Listen to Ben
KaJ053: Use Your Words
First and foremost, big thanks to Lian Dolan, host of the
Chaos Chronicles Podcast
for reminding us that July is National Ice Cream Month. Go to her site for links to her excellent podcast and more information about
ice cream statistics. Also, her ice cream watermelon looks more than delicious.
Today I mentioned the band that has been bringing the rocket sauce for decades. That would be
Rush.
I also gave kudos to
Neil Peart for excellence in the fields of percussion, lyric writing and beanie wearing.
As always, thanks and respect to
Mr. Edward Martin.
Listen to Episode 53
KaJ051: Skilled Hands.
Edward Martin's baroque lute music runs through
this episode. I am grateful to him for allowing me to use one of his recordings for knitajourney.
On Saturday, May 28th 2011, Mr. Martin is performing as a member of the
Chambure Vihuela Quartet at St. Michael's Church in Duluth, MN.
I recommend this unique opportunity to hear exquisite music performed by musicians of rare talent.
Click the Quartet link to find details about the Quartet itself and about the performance.
Listen to Episode 51
A Conversation with Erin
Erin of
The Anatomy of Knitting podcast
is in conversation with me. She is lovely, charming, funny, and all good things.
Her podcast is good things, too.
She talked about her love for the patterns of
Hannah Fettig,
including the Effortless Cardigan, Whisper Cardigan and LIghtweight PUllover.
Erin also loves the patterns of
Eleanor Brown.
She is the person who designed the
Plum Frost Cardigan and Pullover.
Thanks, Erin, for this wonderful chat.
Listen to Erin
KaJ050: Knitahighfiberjourney.
The first in an occasional series I'm calling "Stolen Formats".
This time I'm borrowing from Coggie of the
High Fiber Diet podcast.
If you're looking for the "recipes" from the In the Kitchen section, go to the
recipes page.
Thanks to Cogie for allowing me to "steal" her format.
Listen to Episode 50
A Conversation with Miss Kalendar
Erin, aka Miss Kalendar, produces the
Brass Needles podcast.
Its a "knitting and" type of podcast, in which she combines knitting with science fiction, cosplay, and the world of steampunk.
We two had so many things to discuss, I had to edit this conversation down, and then edit some more.
It was difficult to cut things (well, except for my own blabbing).
I kept the very best parts of this very interesting conversation.
Thanks, Miss K.
Listen to Miss Kalendar
KaJ048: Path and Pace
Back from the podcast break. Hello, everyone!
I recorded this podcast on Sunday, April 3rd, but then had a time of the editing and uploading. Sorry for the delay.
My heartfelt thanks for the two months' support. I am grateful in ways for which I have no words (though I do try to find them in a Bit of Chatter).
In the first Bit of Knitting, I talked about the Winter White:
This is a little design of my very own.
I also talked about Anasazi By the Sea:
Anasazi Vest, a
Judith Shangold pattern.
And then there is the Aran Stole, on its way to a silent auction:
I cobbled together a few cables from a Harmony Guide for this.
In the second Bit of Knitting I talked about what I'm currently working on (I know, a rare thing for me).
And there is a Bit of a Forecast. Podcaster interviews are coming back. I know. I'm excited, too.
Edward Martin provides the lute music.
Listen to Episode 48
KaJ047: All is Well.
A very brief episode to explain a few things before I take a break from podcasting.
I'm having a little inpatient stay for treatment and recovery before I have more rest and recovery time.
While I'm here I will be knitting my second
Anasazi Vest, a
Judith Shangold pattern.
If you would like to keep up on my progress through treatment and recovery,
look for my journal page at
Caring Bridge.
The page will be listed under my name, Susan Dolph, probably with no space.
You will need to set up a login account in order to search the journal pages.
Calming baroque lute music provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Episode 47
KaJ046: Up to Speed
Happy New Year, Everyone.
In this episode, I'm bringing people up to speed on some things that have been happening in my little world.>br>
There are just a few links to share. These are the movies for the past year's Thanksgiving Day Movie Marathon:
Camelot,
Pippin,
Pirates of Penzance.
OH, and the dreamy
Rex Smith.
As always, baroque lute music provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Episode 46
KaJ045: Boxing Day Briefs
I'm grateful for the book suggestions.
Right now I'm reading
Helen of Pasadena,
then I plan to launch myself into myyear of directed reading.
I had the good fortune over Faux Christmas to meet with
Paula of
Knitting Pipeline.
Thanks, Paula.
Thanks again to Dawn of Knit Naturally. (links to her and her podcast in the notes for our conversation).
You are a Rock Star.
Musical background provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Episode 45
A Conversation with Dawn
I'm so glad that Dawn and I finally had an opportunity to talk. She has a great podcast titled
Knit Naturally.
Dawn is about as real as it gets in knit-podcasting land. And she's pee-your-pants funny.
If you'd like to say hello to Dawn on Ravelry, find her there as
texaspurlgurl.
Thanks again, Dawn. It was more than fun.
Musical background provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Dawn
Episode 44: 'Tis the Season
The winner of the podcast donation incentive is Cori, aka irocknits. Congratulations, Cori -- and, thanks.
Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to the podcast.
The next podcast donation incentive is coming in March (maybe February) 2011. Keep your ear to the podcast for that.
In this episode, a Bit of Knitting about my 2010 knitting journey. Things I've learned, things I've completed, things I have not.
Also, a Bit of Knitting about plans for the first half of 2011. I came up with eight projects to plan for.
I have vague plans to travel west and even more vague plans to travel east in 2011. I hope to knit with some knitajourney listeners along the way.
I am also making some plans for the podcast, which may include skits.
I talk just a little bit about my alter ego. Three words:
Shenene,
Shenene,
Shenene.
I explain how my dog Dash Riprock came to be Head of Household.
I ask for book reading suggestions for my upcoming year of directed reading.
There is a Bit of a Forecast about
Dawn of
Knit Naturally coming around for a chat.
And there are many people to thank.
Musical background provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Episode 44
A Conversation with Louise
Here is a conversation with
Louise of
Caithness Craft Collective podcast.
Louise lives in the highlands of Scotland, near
Pentland Firth, known for its powerful tides and tidal races. Their
family business includes harnessing the sea's energy as a renewable resource.
Caithness, Scotland is a beautiful, wild and windswept place, complete with
its own dialect. Click that link and you'll find most of the words we talked about, like firth and gowk and bairn and bowg.
The word
craic deserves its own link, though.
Some other U.K. - based podcasts she mentioned include
Hoxton's Electric Sheep,
Nic's Yarns from the Plain, and
Martine's iMake.
Louise mentioned knitwear designer
Debbie Bliss, as well as the
Asymmetrical Cabled Cardi as her dream project.
Thank you, Louise.
Musical background provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Louise
A Conversation with Z
Here is a fine conversation with a very fine knitter-podcaster, Z.
For a treat, listen to her podcast,
Knit Obsession.
Would you like to say hello to Z on Ravelry? She's
zknits there.
Thanks so much, Z. This was a pleasure.
Musical background provided by
Edward Martin. Thanks, Ed.
Listen to Z
Episode 43: Scary Things
It's a Halloween-y Episode this weekend.
Back to the bits, seven of them.
Two of Knitting.
Two of Chatter.
One of The Trail.
One of a Forecast.
One of Thanks.
A warning to the weak-of-stomach: the first Bit of Chatter has some gross-ness.
A warning to those who listen with young children: the second Bit of Chatter contains creepy stories
from
Dracula's Guest: A Connoissuer's Collection of Victorian Vampire Stories
Thanks to
Edward Martin for the baroque lute music.
I'm taking a little podcast break, now. I'll be back with Episode 44 in December.
Listen to Episode 43
Episode 42: Freestyle
Something completely different?
No bits this time, just me talking, talking, talking.
About what I've finished knitting and lessons learned from those adventures.
About what I'm currently knitting (it's a long list).
About this website and how I've done this the hard way.
About the "donate button" and the donation incentive.
About the Knitajourney Miwinter Retreat 2011 (just a little bit).
About other things going on in my life, some of them pretty disgusting.
About my podcast blackout, commencing today.
About what's coming up for future episodes.
Whew!
Listen to Episode 42
